Project Engineer II - Information Systems & Process Engineering

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman is seeking a MilTech Project Engineer II – Information Systems & Process Engineering to lead reporting and forecasting initiatives, coordinate tools, and ensure compliance across MilTech and INSRE partnerships. The role requires coordinating with MilTech and INSRE leadership and working with internal staff and government partners.

The position is located in Bozeman, MT, offers a pathway to success through collaboration, independent work, and a focus on project

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOW National Security Clearance and CAC.
• Demonstrated project management experience of complex projects with engagement with project leads and stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, funding mechanisms, and federal/state regulations.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and with team leadership to solve project issues and advance projects.
• Manage and audit financial forecasting tools and analyze data daily for accuracy.
• Coordinate and customize reporting tools and provide data solutions for reporting and data management.
• Manage metric tracking for current MilTech and INSRE agreements.
• Learn policies for MilTech, MSU, MilTech, DOW to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and direct MilTech student employees.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management

Job description

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Classification Title Research Scientist and/or Research Engineers

Working Title

Brief Position Overview

The MilTech Project Engineer II – Information Systems & Process Engineering will be responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of both short- and long-term reporting and forecasting strategies and information solutions that ensure compliance across numerous teams and varying government partnerships, including those supported under the broader MSU Institute for National Security Research and Education ( INSRE ) partnerships at MSU . This will include coordinating and customizing new and existing reporting tools, managing and auditing financial forecasting tools, and providing data solutions for reporting and information management. This position has direct engagement with MilTech and INSRE leadership and it requires working both collaboratively and independently while utilizing a high level of program, process, and operational knowledge to effectively liaise with internal MSU staff and government partners.

Position Number

Position Number 4C7924

Department

Department MilTech

Division

Division Office of Research and Economic Development

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary starting at $80,000 and is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type

Contract Type LOA

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

MilTech is a Department of War ( DOW ) Partnership Intermediary with the mission to accelerate the transition of new technology to the U.S. warfighter. See MilTech for further information.

Duties and Responsibilities

This MilTech Project Engineer II – Information Systems & Process Engineering will liaise with MilTech and INSRE staff and government partners to satisfy project and customer requirements. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work independently and in alignment with team leadership to creatively solve day-to-day project issues and strategically advance projects.
• Manage and audit financial forcasting tools and analyze data daily to ensure financial accuracy for both MilTech and INSRE .
• Coordinate and customize new and existing reporting tools based on leadership input and provide data solutions for reporting and data management.
• Manage the required metric tracking for current MilTech and INSRE agreements.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of State of Montana, Montana State University, MilTech, and DOW procurement and operating policies and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Supervise and direct work for MilTech student employee.
• Support project teams in development, management, and execution of projects and deliverables and ensure accuracy, proper resource allocation, and quality of all assigned projects and tasks.
• Execute short- and long-term strategies of the Project Lead including identifying, engaging, and managing industry partners and subject matter experts as well as effectively working with internal MilTech staff.
• Travel to support projects as needed ensuring the project is meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Comply at all times with the MilTech Confidentiality Agreement governing non-disclosure of information encountered in the course of your duties, and the MilTech Technology Control Plan governing security and work controls. Both agreements will be signed by each employee and will remain in effect for the duration of MilTech employment.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOW National Security Clearance and Common Access Card ( CAC ).
• Demonstrated project management experience of complex projects including the following:
  • Direct engagement with project leads, including presentation of project status and identifying workflow efficiencies.
  • Self-tasking in alignment with leadership goals while identifying, coordinating, and managing resources to effectively meet project deadlines and deliverables.
  • Familiarity with appropriate available funding mechanisms and management of related project budgets, as well as applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated experience effectively multitasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience working with MilTech and MSU finance and agreements processes.
• Familiarity with DOW and other government programs and terminology.
• Experience with software training and integration.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Represent MilTech in a professional manner when interacting with all stakeholders and personnel.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently to identify, plan, organize, manage and execute projects and tasks.
• Exhibit good judgment, flexibility and innovation to respond to the needs of a wide variety of clients.
• Possess the ability to quickly identify problems and formulate possible solutions.
• Be highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to rapidly respond to inquiries and requests.
• Continue to increase functional knowledge of State of Montana, Montana State University, MilTech, and DOW and other government operating policies and guidelines to ensure compliance across full range of MilTech-supported projects.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position is located in Bozeman, MT and is contingent upon continued grant funding.

This position requires the ability to meet government-defined restrictions appropriate for work level and access. Other security-related requirements will include receiving favorable background checks by state and federal agencies pursuant to federal law and regulations.

This position requires ability to travel via all modes of transport when necessary to interact with DOW and/or DHS customers, including travel throughout the Continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawaii, U.S territories and possessions, and possibly other worldwide locations.

Successful candidate must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws, which may require proof that candidate is a U.S. person. Per 22 CFR §120.15, U.S. person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Supplemental Questions

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